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authentication method

nounid 1596·updated May 12, 2026
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A method of Verifying the identity of a user, such as a challenge password or a digital certificate.

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Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

synonym
authentication process
plural
authentication methods
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authentication method's
pluralpossessive
authentication methods'

Framework definitions

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →
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A method of Verifying the identity of a user, such as a challenge password or a digital certificate.

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